Yes, if the vessel is going to be used in the fisheries or coastwise trade you need to have evidence it was built in America. Build evidence can be established by submitting a Builder’s Certification. You can’t complete this form yourself. Rather, it has to be completed by the person who constructed or oversaw the construction of the vessel or, alternatively, an official of the company that built the vessel who also examined the records of the company so as to determine the build’s facts. A copy of this will not be accepted, so you must present with your submission either a Facts of Build Letter or the Original Builder’s Certification.
Is it Necessary to Establish Build Evidence? If So, How Do I Do It?
